I start a new job on Monday.

[amerikat]

Working at the most advanced computer chip fab in the world. I think it's also the biggest in the world. Way better money than I was making. Been out of work since this past December.
things were getting tough. I thought I was going to lose my home. Pretty sure I can keep it now.
Have a lot of catching up to do money wise. But I think I can pull this off.

I'll be working as a Vacuum Technician. I have experience in this field from when I worked in
the solar cell industry. Chips and solar cells are both semiconductors.
Can't wait to start. Here is a short video about computer chip manufacturing.

It's bit dated and there are newer videos but I think this is better for people unfamiliar with the process.

Peace to my DU friends and everyone else.

amerikat

[PDJane]

1. Many blessings; I am very glad you are employed.

[amerikat]

2. Thanks PDJane

Truly blessed to get this job at my age, 59 the industry conciders you washed up at 40/45

[PDJane]

3. Yep. I know. Short-sighted.

[amerikat]

7. I knew I could only get hired

if I knew somebody on the inside. Sought him out. He knew my work ethic and my skills. Fast tracked me to the job. Thanks Bill!

[TDale313]

4. Happy news! Congrats, and well wishes.

[abelenkpe]

5. Cool!

And Congratulations!

[goldent]

6. Congrats and hope you have a long enjoyable job there

[badtoworse]

8. Good luck! I wish you the best!

[amerikat]

9. did anyone watch the video I posted

Just curios.

[pragmatic_dem]

15. familiar with TI

in fact, I am going to order eval board with C5535 on it for new project.

Samsung also has fab in Texas i think. Maybe some in Houston too?

Those sparc chips took me back a few years...

[nenagh]

21. I'm watching, amerikat... and fascinated..

Very best of luck on Monday... and congratulations.

I'm going back to watch the creation of the 7.87" (200 mm) 400 lb piece of silicon strong enough to hang from a 3 mm thread. It looks unreal.

Thanks amerikat

[amerikat]

27. The fab I'll be at uses 300mm

Don't know if I'll get to see that. But I'd like to.

[hrmjustin]

10. Good luck and best wishes!

[amerikat]

11. Thanks fellow New Yorker

I keep up with NY news with your help.

[hrmjustin]

12. I am glad. I try to get as much as I can in.

Wish I could get more from upstate.

[amerikat]

13. You do a great job.

It hasn't gone unnoticed.

[hrmjustin]

14. Thank you so much!

I wish you the best with your new job.

[barbtries]

16. congratulations Amerikat

hope you love the job.

[calimary]

17. Fantastic news!!!

YAY!!! Congratulations!

[Loaded Liberal Dem]

18. Best of luck!

[ReRe]

19. Congrats!

Watched the video. I know a little about this line of work. Little Sis got her start at Texas Instruments in Dallas. When you said you would be a vacuum tech, I knew what you was talking about. So glad you found this job. Maybe it will hold you now until you retire! You are lucky, as most people our age are shite out of luck trying to find a job.

[pablo_marmol]

20. Congrats, amerikat!

Being out of work is no fun......hope you can hang on to your pad.

[Shrike47]

22. Congrats and hope you love it.

#1 son works for computor company. I don't quite understand what he does, but I nod and smile and welcome his assistance when my 'putors don't work.

[CFLDem]

23. Congrats!

May your bosses be awesome and your work fulfilling!

[HappyMe]

24. That's good news.

Congrats and best of luck.

[awoke_in_2003]

25. I am happy for you...

hope all goes well.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

26. Wow, congrats! This sounds like a truly interesting job! nt

[amerikat]

28. Thanks everyone.

I'll keep you posted.